REFERENCE NUMBER: 42417RFP5AAA

ATTENTION: RFP’S WILL BE RECEIVED WEEKDAYS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM ONLY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS).

All RFP’S must be delivered by the time stated in the bid packet.

All RFP’s must be delivered to the following:

LUZERNE COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

20 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

SUITE 203

WILKES BARRE, PA 18711

Failure to follow these instructions will result in RFP rejection.

THE ATTACHED LABELS MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE RFP’S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESPONDENTS WHO USE USPS SERVICES, PLEASE NOTE:

The Post Office does not deliver mail directly to Penn Place.
You should allow additional time for your RFP to be forwarded from the Court House to Penn Place.

It is the Bidders responsibility to get their RFP’S to the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT by the time specified.

LUZERNE COUNTY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LATE OR MISDIRECTED MAIL.

THIS LABEL MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE RFP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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SEALED BID DO NOT OPEN
ALL BID RETURNS MUST HAVE THIS LABEL
ATTACHED WITH THE NAME AND REFERENCE
NUMBER OF THE BID TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE
RETURN ENVELOPE (UPS, FEDEX, ETC.) OR IT WILL BE REJECTED
BID NAME_______________________________
COMPANY NAME___________________________
REFERENCE # ___________________________

LUZERNE COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

C/O MARK ZULKOSKI

20 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

SUITE 203

WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

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Notice to Responders:

SEALED RFP PROPOSALS must be submitted to The Luzerne County Purchasing Department, c/o Mark Zulkoski, 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711 by 4:00 P.M May 9, 2017. RFP’S will be opened in the Luzerne County Purchasing Department. RFP packages may be obtained at the offices of Luzerne County Purchasing Department in the Penn Place Building, 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711, and on the website at www.luzernecounty.org or www.aginglw.orgRFP’S WILL BE RECEIVED WEEKDAYS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM ONLY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS).

Failure to follow these instructions may result in RFP rejection. THE ATTACHED LABELS MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE RFP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

RESPONDENTS WHO USE USPS SERVICE PLEASE NOTE:

The Post Office does not deliver mail directly to Penn Place. You should allow additional time for your RFP to be forwarded from the Court House to Penn Place.It is the Responders responsibility to get their RFP packets to the Purchasing Office by the time specified.

LUZERNE COUNTY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LATE OR MISDIRECTED MAIL.The responder must honor the price provided for each period of the execution of the contract and/or as negotiated and provide for in the contract agreement.
By signing and submitting a RFP, each bidder shall be deemed to have consented in writing that the RFP may be awarded and shall remain open up to sixty (60) days of the RFP opening.
The County of Luzerne does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, family, and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.The County of Luzerne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Luzerne County Manager Reserves the right to reject any or all RFP’S, or any part or items of the RFP’S. Luzerne County Advertisement Published by the order of County Manager

PURPOSE

This Request for Proposal (RFP) provides interested parties with sufficient information to enable them to provide and submit proposals for consideration by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties for the provision of services as defined in each RFP packet. This procurement action is not a formal invitation to bid. Rather, this RFP represents part of the competitive process leading to a negotiated award for the provision of services.

ELIGIBILITY

Proposals will be accepted from any individual, agency or organization, whether public or private, profit or non-profit, which meets the conditions of this RFP; however, preference will be given to Luzerne and/or Wyoming County-based providers. The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services.

Agencies are not permitted to subcontract or assign any part of the work covered under the scope of the agreement without prior written consent of the Area Agency on Aging.

CONTRACT TERM

“The total terms of any agreements that are awarded to a successful responder to this RFP shall, at the sole election of Luzerne County, be for a term July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021. Responders to this RFP shall submit one (1) proposal that addresses four(4) twelve (12) month periods.

DEADLINE

All proposals must be received on or before 4:00 P.M., May 9, 2017.
The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties is not liable for any costs incurred by any contractor in the preparation and/or negotiation of any proposal submitted as a result of this RFP, or for any costs of whatever nature incurred prior to issuance of a contract.

Proposed contractors must complete the entire RFP application, which must conform to the following specifications:

* Proposals must be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the contractor’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP.
* Two (2) copies of each proposal must be submitted. All copies must contain original signatures.
* Proposals must be placed in an envelope and sealed. The envelope should be marked “SEALED PROPOSAL-DO NOT OPEN”. Proposals should be sent by registered mail. The hand-delivery of proposals is permitted. Hand-delivered proposals will only be accepted between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and the same deadline will apply.
* Proposals must be addressed and delivered only to the following location:

Luzerne County Purchasing Department

c/o Mark Zulkoski

20 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

by May 9, 2017 at 4:00 P.M.

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO ANY OTHER LOCATION AND/OR IN ANY OTHER FASHION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PRESENTATIONS

Contractors who submit proposals may be required to make oral presentations of their proposals to the AAA staff and/or members of the AAA for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties Advisory Council on Aging.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

The following factors will be used in the evaluation and grading of proposals submitted in response to this RFP:

Total Points for 1

Total Points for 2

Total Points for 3

Total Points for 4

REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The AAA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waiver technical defects, and to accept or reject any part of any proposal submitted as a result of this RFP.No proposal will be considered unless the quoted cost is firm and unqualified.

Proposals must be presented in the format and sequence detailed in this RFP. Failure to do so, and/or to respond to specific questions or requirements is sufficient for a proposal’s automatic disqualification.

In order to be considered, all proposals must be submitted independently and without collusion with any other contractor.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Information of a sensitive nature which may be clearly considered as a trade or corporate secret, e.g. information covered under copyright or patent, may be labeled as such by the contractor. To the extent feasible and permissible by law, the AAA will endeavor to maintain the confidentiality of this information. However, the AAA does not accept liability for any adverse action resulting from the release of any information contained in any proposal submitted, including information labeled as confidential.

FUNDING

Contractors are advised that the AAA cannot, nor does it guarantee any level of service or funding.

INSURANCE

Contractors will be obliged to produce proof of adequate bonding and insurance, sufficient to satisfy the AAA.

COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND POLICY

All activities carried on pursuant to any contract resulting from proposals submitted in response to the RFP are bound by all applicable state and federal regulations and policies, as well as all other activities, policies and procedures required by the AAA. Among the most important of these include regulations pursuant to the Older Americans Act, as amended, and Pennsylvania Act 70.

Other policies and procedures of special note include:

* Contractor shall maintain all fiscal documentation required by State and Federal regulations for the purpose of fiscal audits and monitoring.
* Contractor shall utilize, if required, source documents required for submission of information to the AAA Management Information System. Detailed information regarding routing and completion of these forms is attached. As technology warrants, electronic data transfer may be initiated.
* Contractor shall complete all program and fiscal reports as required by the AAA. This will include any and all demographic and service information concerning service recipients, and costs associated in providing services thereof, as deemed appropriate by the AAA.
* All contractors must agree to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding Affirmative Action/Civil Rights compliance including the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955, Title 16 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 49, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.
* Contractor shall not maintain a policy of mandatory retirement for any positions funded in whole or in part, or connected with service to be provided as a result of this RFP.
* Contractors are required to specify in all printed material, advertisements or public relations activities that services are provided through a contract with the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.
* Contractors will be expected to participate in meetings, task forces, committees, public hearings and other activities sponsored by the AAA.
* If the contractor fails to deliver services to any client as agreed upon, the AAA may procure services from an alternate vendor or vendors. In such cases, the AAA will charge the costs of such services, plus expenses incurred by the AAA in procuring such services, to the contractor.